Jessica

Fitness, Workouts

Pilates Barre Inner Thigh Burner!

Happy Friday!  What says TGIF more than a little Pilates Barre Burner routine? 🙂  This is a quick (six minute) routine that focuses specifically on the …

JEssica Valant Pilates

Health & Injuries

Where Did I Put That? Ways to Improve Memory

We’ve all had those moments – you walk into the kitchen and forget why you went.  You know you wrote that phone number down but have …

Nutrition

Product Review – Vega Sport Performance Protein

As some of you know, I am a regular user of protein powders. My go to has always been Usana Nutrimeal (I use their Free variety), …

Nutrition

Protein Powders and Why I use Them

Protein powders are a common form of nutritional supplementation these days. There are many different brands and types of protein powder available.   I couldn’t begin to …

Fitness

How To Sweat Proof Your Makeup

Hi everyone!  I’m so excited to introduce you to our guest blogger today!  Jen Rawson blogs over at Pretty Little Grub and is a Registered Dietician and …

Inspiration

California Dreamin’ – My Tips on Keeping your Sanity while Moving

You may have noticed a little break in this blog for the past three weeks.  Let me show you why:   To answer your questions: 1) …

Recipes

Amazing Vegan Banana Bread with Beets

I am always on the lookout for healthy bread and muffin recipes.  I don’t even make them all that much, but I love the smell of …

Fitness

One Hour Workout Playlists – Perfect for the Gym or Fitness Class!

I love music.  I mean, I really really love music.  I grew up with a dad who filled the house with everything from the Beatles t0 …

Kids

My Advice for First Time Moms

  Nothing can prepare you for how miraculous and wonderful (and sometimes confusing and exhausting) being a parent really is. Everyone gets to find their way …

Fitness

Pilates Barre – What’s this “barre” thing all about anyway?

If you are a participant at all in the fitness world, you probably know about the current “barre” phenomenon.  I personally took my first barre class in …